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Join us at our next Chamber Meetup

Why not try networking that's a little different this year?  Join us at our Burns Night Chamber Meetup for networking with a twist, 5.30pm on January 2023....

Barnstaple Chamber AGM 2021

Our AGM will be held as a virtual meeting on zoom - book your place and details to join will be sent to you.Time: 8.00 - 8.30amDate: Thursday 18 November 2021...

Jobs Fair 27/9/21 - Barnstaple Pannier Market

Calling all North Devon Employers - do you have job vacancies you are looking to fill?  Recruitment is certainly a hot topic at the moment, with many employers looking to recruit.  Whether you have Kickstart vacancies, seasonal, part or full-time posts to fill, then why not get yourself in front of prospective employees with a free pitch at the Jobs Fair hosted by Barnstaple Job Centre....

Employment & Business Law Update with Wollens - 17/9/21

Join our Business Associates, Wollens, and keep updated with the latest guidance covering a broad range of employment law, HR guidance and health and safety topics including changes to terms and conditions, employment contracts, redundancy, risk assessments and advice on how to manage your business response to COVID-19.  The Wollens Employment & Business Club is designed for business owners and people who work in HR. ...

Employment & Business Law Update with Wollens - 30/7/21

Are you an employer with staff returning to the office after a period of working from home?  The next Wollens Employment & Business Club is scheduled for Friday 30th July 2021.  The meeting will be focussing on topics that employers might be considering when planning for staff returning to the office.  Run by Chamber Business Associates, the Wollens Employment & Business Club is designed for business owners and people who work in HR.  ...

North Devon Biosphere asks businesses to Stand Up For Nature

The North Devon Biosphere has launched an ambitious new Nature Recovery Plan as our contribution to tackling the ecological emergency here in Northern Devon, aligning with the Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan and the Prime Minister’s pledge for 30% of the UK land to be protected by 2030....

Brend Hotels and COVID-19

Brend Hotels have been monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely from several perspectives.  As a family business with 11 hotels in the group, care for their guests concerns for their many staff and also sustainability of the future business have all been paramount.  Their statement issued yesterday demonstrates their deep commitment both to their business and  the communities they serve....

COVID-19 changes our Chamber support for local business

With the rapidly changing situation in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Chamber has reviewed how it will work with both member and non-member businesses in the coming weeks and months....

Chamber Clinic - insurance claims

The Chamber runs quarterly Clinics, a chance for you to meet and chat on a one to one basis.  This month we are offering an opportunity to discuss Insurance Claims with Paul Mayer, Claims Manager at Isca Barum Insurance Brokers, who will answer your questions on Wed 26 Feb 2020 10am - 12pm....

Member news: Do you process personal data via your website?

If the answer is YES – how do you make it safe?  Invest in an easy to understand e-book style guide called: WordPress and the Data Protection & Privacy Legislation Including Direct Marketing by Nigel Hellewell from eNaycH....

Sir Tim Smit KBE keynote speaker for AGM

We are pleased to present Sir Tim Smit KBE as keynote speaker for our AGM on 6 Nov 19, with his presentation: The coming of the second agricultural revolution & how J27 can become a shop window to the world....

Partner Event: Recruitment Event for Employers by DWP

Jobcentre Plus, in association with a range of partners, are holding a recruitment event at The Park Hotel on 6 November 2019 9.30 - 11.30am. To book direct, please contact Tony George by email....

Sustainability Day - Talking Rubbish with Viridor

Climate change and the environment are key concerns for many business owners & #SustainabilityWeek this week is an ideal time to highlight it.  To ensure that businesses in Northern Devon are at the forefront of change and able to do their part, we are supporting a Sustainability Day with our Business Associates, Viridor and kindly hosted by Great Torrington School....

Chamber Director weds

The Chamber is thrilled to congratulate one of it's Directors, Sarah Page, on her wedding earlier this month.  We've been hearing of the plans for the forthcoming event of the year as Sarah has shared how she was getting on at our Board meetings each month and we are pleased to say the day went without a hitch....

North Devon Enterprise Centre - Meet the Contractor

Are you able to supply labour & materials to contractors?  If so, then ISG are holding a Meet the Contractor event for the new North Devon Enterprise Centre to be built in Barnstaple on Wednesday 9 October 2019 10am - 4pm....

Event Report: Meet the Neighbour with Somerset Chamber

The Chambers came together to enjoy the last of the summer sun over a networking lunch yesterday.  Members and other businesses of North Devon through Barnstaple Chamber met with Somerset Chamber Members in another of our Meet the Neighbour events....

BIPC Startup Day at Barnstaple Library

Are you thinking of starting a business?  Maybe you're unsure how to take the leap.  If so, then the Business & Intellectual Property Centre's Startup Day at Barnstaple Library is where you can find out more, or get the encouragement you need to make a start....

World Social Media Day & FREE Digital Marketing training

Today is Social Media Day.  It’s also a chance to talk about Social Media, how did it permeate our lives (admittedly some more than others) and news of FREE Training on how can we use it better for business....

A tribute to Mr Peter Brend

People from all over North Devon and beyond came together today to celebrate the life of key local figure Peter Brend Snr of Brend Hotel Group, who passed away on 2 June 2019 aged 61....

Virtual Leaflets

As we run a virtual office, we thought we'd run a virtual leaflet drop too, as an information point for members and non-members alike.  ...

Member news

Do you have news to share?  Send us your press releases and we will be happy to post them as a blog here on our website.*...

Event: International Trade after Brexit

Confused about how Brexit will affect export for your business?  Petroc have a free event in association with Plymouth University to help answer your questions....

Announcing our NxtGen Meetup

The Chamber is committed to encouraging a new generation of business leaders in North Devon. Therefore, we are launching a new sub-group of the Chamber in order to offer the next generation the support and contacts they require to flourish in business. What:    NxtGen Meetup When:   Friday 14 September 2018 at 5.30pmWhere: Park Hotel...

Laid Back Business

The Chamber holds quarterly networking events at Lilicos on the Square in Barnstaple.  These follow a laid back approach in a relaxed atmosphere; the perfect event for anyone, whether first time networkers or seasoned pros!  Our next one is Thursday 26 July 2018 at 5.30pm....

Libraries Unlimited seek new Financial Trustee

An interesting opportunity to join Libraries Unlimited Board of Trustees to help shape their modern, innovative and vibrant library service for the people of Devon and Torbay.  As an independent charity established in 2016, Libraries Unlimited are looking for an experienced and qualified independent financial trustee to join their diverse Board....